The Nigerian Senate has warned that it could review diplomatic relations with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue, following the killings of two Nigerian citizens during recent anti-migrant unrest. During plenary, lawmakers condemned the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, who were reportedly killed on June 28 amid rising…
A diplomatic and sporting row has intensified after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla admitted that her comments targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé were racist but stopped short of offering a full apology. The controversy began after France’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay, when Amarilla posted a series of offensive remarks on…
Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene continues to make headlines as Rema reportedly secured a landmark new deal with Mavin Records, while Asake maintained his dominance on the streaming charts with another week at No. 1. Reports indicate that Rema has signed a contract extension with Mavin Records said to be worth $25 million, reinforcing his long-term commitment…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has saved $3.4 billion through an aggressive contract restructuring and optimisation programme, while remitting ₦19.5 trillion to the Federation Account over the past 14 months. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed the figures during the opening of the 25th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG)…
Nigeria’s security agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State after tracing key members of criminal support networks operating outside forest hideouts. The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that intelligence-led operations have identified and apprehended individuals allegedly responsible for providing logistics, supplies…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
NFF Set to Organize FIFA Capacity-building Programme for Women Football Administrators The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements for a three-day capacity-building programme for women football administrators in Nigeria, which is at the instance of world football-governing body, FIFA. A total of six facilitators, including two from the world-ruling body and four selected by the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Switzerland earned a quarterfinals place after a 4-3 win on penalties over Colombia at the BC Vancouver Stadium Tuesday night. Switzerland’s reward is a clash against defending champions Argentina on Sunday at the Kansas City Stadium. The Switzerland versus Colombia game ended 0-0 in 90 minutes and extra time was required to…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Argentina came from two goals down to defeat seven-time African champions Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday evening to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved as Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved brilliantly. The penalty miss was the 2022 World Cup winner’s seconds of the World…
The Federal Government has unveiled fresh economic measures aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s financial system and easing the cost of imports, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) set to aggressively withdraw excess market liquidity while the Nigeria Customs Service confirms lower import tariffs on vehicles. The CBN plans to raise between ₦1.35 trillion and ₦2…
